The Central Valley Beekeepers Association is offering an introductory class on bees and beekeeping. (Please see the Class Schedule for dates and times) (Download the 2013 class brochure - 656KB PDF File) Our All-Day Backyard Beekeeping class will present in-depth information for beginning beekeepers. This class includes a live demonstration showing how to open and examine a hive. There will be a follow-up Field Day at a later date.
Guest Lectures. We are accepting requests from schools and organizations that would like
to have a beekeeper come talk about the importance of bees and
pollination. Please contact us regarding scheduling and cost.
Course Topics History & Importance
The Colony Basic bee biology, types of bee, hive activities Products of the Hive Honey, wax, pollen and propolis Apiary Locations and Pollination Beekeeping Equipment Obtaining Bees Swarms, packages, nucs, full colonies Seasonal Management of Honey Bee Colonies Pests, Predators, and Diseases Nosema, Varroa and Tracheal mites, American foulbrood, Chalkbrood, wax moth Pesticides In-hive Demonstration Harvesting Honey Tips for Aspiring Beekeepers Regulations, lists of resource materials
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